Product description

N/A

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Reason the product is recalled

Moisture Accumulation On The Terminals Of The Wash Timer May Cause Arcing Which In Certain Circumstances May Ignite The Timer And Surrounding Control Panel. This Can Also Occur If The Washing Machine Is Left Connected To The Power Supply After Use.

The hazards to consumers

Fire

What consumers should do

Disconnect The Washing Machine From The Power Supply Immediately. Record The Model Number And Serial Number Printed On The Rating Label Located On The Rear Of The Machine And Telephone Sanyo On Free Call Number 1300 360 230.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Sanyo Australia Pty Ltd

Identifying product features

Model SW-445AP

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Model SW-445AP

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 1998/3602 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.